Events

A talk by former Congressman and Author, Chris Gibson. Virtual and In Person. Learn about his proposal to restore communication and collaboration in our nation, and to recover the founding principles as discussed in his book, The Spirit of Philadelphia. To join virtually, email [email protected] and put the event title in the subject line. Members...

Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m.In Person and VirtualMembers: Free, Non-Members: $5A talk by Phyllis (Penny) Coombe in honor of National Woman’s month and the 250th Anniversary ofthe Declaration of Independence. Meet some of the many mothers, wives and daughters of their more famous fathers, husbands and sons who made significant contributions to the successful conclusion...

Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m.In Person and VirtualMembers: FREE, Non-Members: $5Are you curious about the amazing Catskill creatures sharing your backyard? A talk by Nancy Furstinger on her book Catskill Creatures which spotlights 15 species of wildlife with intriguing facts and dramatic illustrations. Get familiar with the fascinating creatures who crawl, walk, run, swim, slither,...

Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m.In Person OnlyMembers: FREE, Non-Members: $5This discussion will cover the NYC DEP’s mission to protect water quality within the watershed whilefostering continued partnerships with local communities in the Catskills; taking a deep dive into the history of the DEP’s watershed protection and localized economic development efforts and how the evolving science...

Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m.In Person and VirtualMembers: Free, Non-Members: $5The Catskill mountains have played a dual role in American history - they not only attracted our country’s earliest and foremost trout fishermen, but also many of our first and finest artists. Their paintings brought the public closer to nature and spurred tourism and an...

Sunday, May 3, 2 p.m.In Person OnlyMembers: FREE, Non-Members: $5This talk by John Duda will focus on the history of post cards and post card collecting, including proper archival storage, dating cards with no postmark or message, what make one card more collectible than another and the changing dynamics of modern collecting. John Duda is...

Thursday, May 7, 12:30pmIn Person OnlyMuseum and Library Members and Staff: FREE, Non-Members: $10Book conservator Cara Schlesinger of Faenwyl Bindery will discuss best practices in book preservation that we all can engage in, including proper handling of books, environmentalmonitoring, and protective housings. She will also present simple andeffective methods of addressing damage including torn pages,...

Saturday, May 16, 4pm to 6 pm$15 per mealEnjoy delicious Murray’s Chicken BBQ’d by the Neversink Fire Department and lots of delicioussides, and you never have to leave your car! For questions, call 845 985-7700. Help support the Museum’s expanding educational programs.

Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and May 2412pm to 4 pm (both days and every weekend through Labor Day 2026)Members: FREE, Non-Members: $10Two floors of exhibitions and 1930s Catskill Farm open for the season!

Sunday, May 31, 2 p.m.(Free for Invitees- By Invitation Only)Join us for the opening reception of a new exhibition on frontier life during the Revolution. This exhibition tells the story of frontier life, border wars, loyalists, forts, trails and roads in the Orange, Ulster, Sullivan and Delaware area during the Revolution.